Vernon, West Virginia

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Vernon is an unincorporated community in Braxton County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. [1]

History

A post office called Vernon was established in 1915, and remained in operation until 1940. [2] The town name of Vernon was selected by a local child for unknown reasons. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vernon, West Virginia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  3. ↑ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 648.

38°42′40″N80°29′39″W / 38.7112126°N 80.4942540°W / 38.7112126; -80.4942540


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